Prayer
A Divine Plea for Equity and Mercy
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PRAYER OF FRANCOIS VILLON - МОЛИТВА ФРАНСУА ВИЙОНА
Introduction: The prayer of Francois Villon
As long as the world keeps turning, Lord
Expressing a desire for divine intervention as long as the world exists
As long as the sun shines bright
Request for continuous divine enlightenment symbolized by the sun
Give each according to their need
Advocating for fair distribution based on individual needs
Each who dwell in thy sight
Seeking blessings for everyone in the presence of the divine
A mind unto the wise one
Desire for wisdom among the intelligent
Unto the craven, a steed
Wishing strength and courage for the timid
Give gold to those in fortune
Asking for prosperity for those already fortunate
But leave me not in my need
Personal plea to not be abandoned in times of need
As long as the world keeps turning
Reiteration of the world's existence and a plea for divine power
Oh Lord, the power be thine
Acknowledging divine authority
So let those who only thirst for might
Warning against the unchecked pursuit of power
Drink their fill of power like wine
Metaphorical reference to the intoxication of power
Give working people time to rest
Advocating for rest for the working class
Let Cain bemoan his deed
Acknowledging remorse for wrongdoing
But before the evening sun does set
Highlighting the urgency of divine intervention
Oh leave me not in my need
Personal plea to not be abandoned in times of need, rephrased
I know thou doest as thou wilt
Acknowledging divine sovereignty and wisdom
I know thy wisdom is true
Acknowledging the truth of divine wisdom
As the slaughtered soldier knows he lies
Comparing divine knowledge to the certainty of a slain soldier
Up in the heavenly blue
Imagery of a soldier in the heavenly realm
As every open ear does know
Asserting the truthfulness of divine communication
Thy silent word is true
Recognition of the silent but true nature of divine words
As we all do know our faith in thee
Collective acknowledgment of faith in the divine despite uncertainty
Though we know not what we do
Acknowledging human ignorance in divine matters
Oh father, king, oh lord of mine
Addressing the divine as a father and king
With thy shining emerald eyes
Describing the divine with emerald eyes, a symbol of wisdom
As long as the world keeps turning
Reiteration of the world's existence and a plea for divine power, rephrased
And grows old, but never grows wise
Commentary on the lack of wisdom despite the passage of time
As long as there is time to spend
Expressing the availability of time and resources
And fire enough to burn
Metaphorically referencing the abundance of opportunities
Give some to each within thy sight
Advocating for equal distribution within divine sight
But leave me not in my turn
Personal plea to not be abandoned when it's one's turn
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